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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.92, 1,175.16 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.92, 1,175.16 and 350.72 is: 525.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.92 : 1,175.16 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.92/1,175.16 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.92x = 1,175.16 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.92x = 412,152.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,152.12/783.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.76

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